Read more Just for Fun posts in Andi’s Attic >> Somebody asked for crosswords, puzzles, and word searches just for fun. I think that’s a great idea. Here is a fun Circle C word search on taking care of my horse, Taffy. (Notice her four white socks and the white blaze on her nose.) ToContinue reading “Circle C Word Search”
Author Archives: Susan K. Marlow
Memory Creek Names
Read more Author Trivia in Andi’s Attic >> Mrs. M thought it would be fun to show you how she came up with the name for Andi and Riley’s ranch. About four or five years ago (2017), when I was thinking about compiling some short stories in a book (which became Tales from Memory CreekContinue reading “Memory Creek Names”
The Fresno Flood
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Andi’s Journal February 1887 Just when I feel like complaining about the rain, rain, rain, I bite my tongue. After all, Riley and I are pretty safe from flooding up here on Memory Creek ranch. It’s the folks in town, at the receiving end of the downpourContinue reading “The Fresno Flood”
2-Now What?
Read more Let’s Write publishing tips in Andi’s Attic >> Start with 1-The Journey Begins >> All righty! You have bitten the bullet, listened to your editor/reader, taken his or her advice, and polished your manuscript until it sparkles. Your mother thinks it’s the most wonderful creation since the original six days; even your brotherContinue reading “2-Now What?”
Fan Fiction Friday
Read more fan fiction >> Mrs. M has posted some great reading for your Fan Fiction Friday. This is a new category for the Fridays when I don’t have a Photo Friday post. I have six fun fan fiction stories for you (five authors). Have a great day reading them and don’t forget to commentContinue reading “Fan Fiction Friday”
Levi Character Quiz on Hold
Since we just finished up one contest (the Winter Writing contest) and are now in the middle of the Milestones Valentine giveaway/writing contest from my publisher, I have put the scheduled post for the Levi Character Quiz on hold for one month. It’s really hard to keep up with all of the contests and giveaways.Continue reading “Levi Character Quiz on Hold”
Camels in the Old West
Find more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> Yes, this is true. It really is! I thought Bryce was pulling my leg yet again when he told this story about the camels in Heartbreak Trail. (After all, he’d already described the serpent in that lake up in Idaho, and I hardly believed him then. ReadContinue reading “Camels in the Old West”
Winter Contest Winners
Congratulations to these young writers for placing in the Circle C Winter story-writing contest. The winners receive the prizes mentioned and their stories are highlighted on the contest page. The runners-up receive the honor of having their stories highlighted on the contest page with links to the stories. Note: Anyone who entered the contest mayContinue reading “Winter Contest Winners”
Valentine’s Day Special Event
This contest has ended. Thanks for participating! See the winners and links to their entries on the past contests page >> February 14 – March 1 A few years ago, my publisher, Kregel Publications, sponsored a fun, low-key writing contest and giveaway when the book Heartbreak Trail released. We patterned the new Memory Creek MilestonesContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Special Event”
1-The Journey Begins
Read more Let’s Write publishing tips in Andi’s Attic >> From Pen to Publisher In 2014, I was asked to create a series of posts on the journey a book takes from the first word to the print I can hold in my hand. I have actually traveled two different roads–the traditional royalty publisher (KregelContinue reading “1-The Journey Begins”
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